acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor in the back of the brain (posterior fossa); it is often treated with Gamm Knife Radiosurgery, or open surgery / microsurgery; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria

back surgery is very common in the United States; Dr. Gary Kraus is a neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive and traditional spine surgery; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west univer

benign tumors of the brain do not spread within the brain, but cause pressure on the brain and can cause herniation of the brain; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university

an epidural steroid is a steroid medication which is injected around the nerves in the spine; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university

gamma knife radiosurgery is a device which allows the neurosurgeon to treat brain tumors and trigeminal neuralgia without open surgery; Gary Kraus MD has been performing Gamma Knife since 1999, and is an expert in the field; houston, texas, USA

glioblastoma is a malignant tumor which grows from the glial cells of the brain; glioblastoma is a grade IV on the WHO grading system; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university

glioma is a tumor which grows from the glial insulating cells of the brain; glioma is staged from grade I to IV on the WHO grading system; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university, USA

hemorrhage in the brain can come from trauma, aneurysm, or AVM. It can be focal or life threatening; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university, USA

a herniated disc in the low back / lumbar or neck can cause pressure on a nerve, with pain in the leg or arm; Gary Kraus MD specialized is minimally invasive and traditional treatments; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,k

Houston Texas is the fourth largest city in the United States, and has one of the largest medical centers in the world. It is known for its excellence in medical care; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, g

low back pain is extremely common, and will affect the majority of people in their lifetime; Gary Kraus MD specialized in non-invasive, minimally invasive and open surgical procedures to relieve low back pain; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial

low back pain is very common, and will affect the majority of people in their lifetime; Gary Kraus MD specialized in non-invasive, minimally invasive and open surgical procedures to relieve low back pain; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial herma

malignant brain tumors are treated with a combination of surgery on the brain, chemotherapy and radiation. Gamma Knife may be of benefit. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university

Meningioma is a benign tumor growing within the skull, pushing on the adjacent brain tissue. A meningioma may be straightforward or difficult to remove, depending upon location; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood

a metastatic brain tumor is one which has spread from a different part of the body; often, metastatic brain tumors are very well treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery; houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, g

minimally invasive surgery is performed through small incisions, with less disruption of underlying muscles; Gary Kraus MD specialized in minimally invasive surgery of the spine and brain;houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann

The operating room is the room in which surgeons perform minimally invasive or open surgical procedures upon the spine and brain. Dr. Kraus practices in Hosuton, Texas. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble,

Osteoporosis is weakening of the bone, due to a low amount of calcium. Osteoporosis causes the bones of the spine to become more likely to fracture under the weight of the body. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood

Pain management is often the non-surgical or minimally invasive approach to treating pain from the spine. Dr. Gary Kraus is a neurosurgeon who also practices pain management. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,h

The pedicle is the portion of the vertebral body in the spine which connects the roof (lamina) of the spine with the body of the spine. Pedicle screws can be placed throught the pedicle for spinal fusion. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial cit

Radiation is used to treat tumors of the brain and spine. Gamma Knife is a focused form of radiation. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university

A scalpel is a knife used in surgery. Gary Kraus MD specializes in minimally invasive, non-surgical and open surgical procedures on the spine and brain. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west u

Spasm of the muscles can be very painful. Gary Kraus MD specialized in minimally invasive, non-invasive and open surgical procedures of the spine. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west univers

Spinal pain can be very debilitating. Spinal procedures can be performed in a minimally invasive, non-invasive or open surgical manner. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university

The spinal cord is the cable of nerves which runs from the brain down the spine, to supply nerves to the body. Dr. Gary Kraus is a neurosurgeon with significant expertise in spinal cord surgery. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memoria

Spinal stenosis can cause pain in the legs when walking. Spinal stenosis causes pressure on the nerves in the spine. Gary Kraus MD has expertise in the treatment of spinal stenosis. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,ki

Gary Kraus MD has been a featured top doctor in Houston for several years, in the Top Doctor annual issue of H-Texas magazine. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west university, USA

Gary Kraus MD has been featured in the annual Top Doctors issue of H-Texas magazine for several years. This features the top doctors of Houston. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble, galleria,west universit

trigeminal neuralgia is a condition causing lancinating shocks of pain to the face. Trigeminal neuralgia can be relentless and debilitating. Gary Kraus MD specialized in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, often with Gamma Knife. houston, texas,USA

vertebroplasty is a procedure to put cement into a fractured vertebral body, to alleviate pain. vertebroplasty is similar to kyphoplasty, except a balloon is not used. houston, texas, katy, west houston, memorial city, memorial hermann,kingwood,humble,